Greatest 2009 Memories

For what was overall a shit year there were still some memorable moments. Nicky Bomba – Saturday, 24th January Nicky Bomba was playing for the Skandia Waterfront Festival in Geelong. He also did a ‘Drumming Workshop’ during the day where he would sit down on stage and take the crowd through various beats, timing etc. At the end of it he wanted […]

Things She Said

Sarah says some interesting things in her sleep – if I remember them, I plan to keep a record of them here: Laughing (it’s scary) “Shaula, are you awake??” “It’s getting cloudy… … …I find that funny” “Woooaah..” (tone of quiet amazement) “We’re going to Pyramid Rock” “Yeah, but not to the zoo …to the factory.” “You put the numbers […]

Yubbin’ it up with JavaFX

I have undertaken the learning curve that is JavaFX. The company that I work for, Gieman IT Solutions, has kindly allowed me time to investigate and program in this new, up and coming technology. As a working example I have been programming a JavaFX applet that gets item results from our online classifieds site http://www.yub.com.au. The applet hits http://www.yub.com.au with the search terms (and any other search […]

Glenn’s Birthday Extravaganza Day Day

The Living End & Hotel Stay – 3rd October 2008 Got x-rays in the morning of my mouth, to find that my bottom wisdoms are crooked as! Dropped into Sarah’s picked her up, then came home to get Dad to take us in to Geelong station and buy my special ticket. Found Hudge at the station and went up to […]

Summer Resolutions

In case I forget… When it’s sunny and warm you’re outdoors – not inside on the computer! Kick the footy in the backyard Spend more time at the beach Celebrate Australia Day properly, in Australian style Spend much more time with Sarah VOX Aug 31, 2008

Friend Tribute Two: Jasmine Errey

[IMG] Name: Jasmine Errey Era: HS > VCE Characteristics: Loyal, Smart, Hard Worker, Good Listener, Giving Genius at: Science, Photography Favorite Memories: Jasmine proudly showed off her new keyring on her schoolbag outside the Home Economics wing at Minerva. It was a Cadbury key ring which she stated was ‘chocolate scented’. I mistook this as ‘chocolate centered’ and tried to bite into it. The […]

Friend Tribute One: Dirk Van Dalen

[IMG] Name: Dirk Van Dalen Era: HS > VCE Characteristics: Fun, Loyal, Killer Dancer, Happy, Infectiously Happy, Infectiously Fun Genius at: Soccer, Poker, Philosophy, Japanese Favorite Memories: After Scottie’s birthday party, most of the crew returned to Matt’s house for post-drinks and general invading of cheese from the fridge. Dirk and I stayed up and watched Letterman and MAD TV – where, for the […]